Specialist Certificate in Paediatric Critical Care Nursing (SC-PAECCN) // Entry and participation requirements

Entry requirements

1. In order to be considered for entry, applicants must have:

• Completed a Bachelor of Nursing (or equivalent qualification, i.e. Master of Nursing Science entry to practice); and
• Documented evidence of clinical experience in area of nursing practice within the preceding five years from the time of application; and
• Current unrestricted registration as a Division 1 Registered Nurse with AHPRA or equivalent registration with an international health practitioner regulation agency.

2. In ranking applications, the Selection Committee will consider:

• Prior academic performance; and
• Area of speciality practice and clinical experience.

3. The Selection Committee may seek further information to clarify any aspect of an application in accordance with the Academic Board rules on the use of selection instruments.

4. Applicants are required to satisfy the university’s English language requirements for graduate courses. For those applicants seeking to meet these requirements by one of the standard tests approved by the Academic Board, performance band 6.5 is required.

Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)

Inherent requirements are the abilities, knowledge and skills needed to complete this course that must be met by all students. For information on the inherent requirements specific to this course contact the course/program coordinator. In some circumstances reasonable adjustments may be available to enable students to meet these requirements while still preserving the academic integrity of the university's learning, assessment and accreditation processes. For more information on how to seek these adjustments refer to the Student Equity and Disability Support website: https://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home

Last updated: 14 December 2023